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The University of Western Australia has a team of international experts who can provide you with advice at upcoming events, exhibitions, fairs, live chat or one-to-one appointments.
We have expert staff located globally to assist international students on their study journey at The University of Western Australia. Our global network of UWA Regional Managers, academics and alumni frequently attend overseas education events to meet you in person.
We also have agent representatives in over 900 locations around the world, to provide you with advice and support you to reach your study goals.
- China
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- Country Head, China
- Michelle Wang
- Michelle has worked in the international education industry since 2012, following the completion of her tertiary studies in Australia. She has extensive knowledge and experience in marketing, recruitment and agent and school engagement, as well as establishing partnerships with higher education, government stakeholders and the private sector in China. Michelle has been employed by UWA for eight years and currently manages the operations and recruitment strategy in China. Michelle is based in Shanghai.
- Phone:
- +86 151 2100 4168
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Regional Manager (South China)
- William Li
- William joined UWA's Future Students department in 2016. With a bachelor's degree in marketing and a master's degree in management, William has extensive knowledge and experience in marketing strategy analysis, interpersonal communication and relationships development. As a Regional Manager at UWA, William is currently responsible for agent engagement, high school development and student recruitment in China. William is based in Guangzhou.
- Phone:
- +86 188 1184 9660
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Regional Manager (North China)
- Jeff Zhang
- Jeff has worked in the international education industry since 2013 and joined UWA’s International Team in 2019. He was awarded his bachelor’s degree in Thailand and his master’s degree in Australia. As a Regional Manager at UWA, Jeff focuses on agent engagement, international high school engagement and student recruitment activities in China. Jeff is based in Shanghai.
- Phone:
- +86 186 1157 5883
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Regional Manager (Central China)
- John Zhang
- With over nine years' professional involvement in the international education sector as an education agent and, most recently, as China Marketing Manager at Study Group, John brings a wealth of knowledge to his Regional Manager role overseeing UWA’s recruitment activities in Central China. As a UWA alumnus, he enjoys connecting prospective students to UWA and Perth through his own experiences. John is based in Wuhan.
- Phone:
- +86 159 7213 2294
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Digital Engagement and Recruitment Manager
- Lucia Huang
- Lucia has worked in the international education industry for more than 10 years with a specific focus on marketing. She has extensive knowledge and experience in digital and partner marketing, as well as student engagement. As a Digital Engagement and Recruitment Manager for UWA, she uses her expertise to expand UWA’s official digital channels to improve UWA’s brand awareness and influence within the China market. Lucia is based in Shanghai.
- Phone:
- +86 138 1688 5884
- Email:
- [email protected]
- South East Asia
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- Region
- Singapore
- Senior Regional Manager
- Gervais Yam
- Gervais' career so far has spanned multiple countries, including China, Australia and Singapore. With a bachelor's degree in marketing and a Master of Business Administration, he has worked in the higher education sector for over eight years with expertise in business strategy, brand and marketing and stakeholder management. As a Senior Regional Manager at UWA, Gervais currently oversees UWA's student recruitment operations in Singapore, Malaysia, Brunei, Hong Kong (SAR) and Macau (SAR). Gervais is based in Singapore.
- Phone:
- +65 8332 8599
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Region
- Singapore
- Regional Manager
- Kyler Chua
- Kyler has worked in the international education industry for more than nine years, focusing on Australia as a study destination. As a Regional Manager for UWA, Kyler supports a wide variety of global activities and is often present at key recruitment events across South East Asia. He also oversees the Singapore Schools Engagement Strategy and, as a UWA alumnus, is always very excited to share his own personal Perth and UWA experiences with prospective students. Kyler is based in Singapore.
- Phone:
- +65 8111 7279
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Region
- Malaysia and Brunei
- Regional Manager
- Kylie Tan
- With a degree in psychology and over seven years' experience in international education, Kylie has extensive knowledge and experience in student counselling, course promotion and events management. Her enthusiasm and eagerness to help is evident when advising students on their future study options. Kylie looks after the day-to-day recruitment operations and stakeholder management in Malaysia and Brunei. Kylie is based in West Malaysia.
- Phone:
- +60 12 521 9211
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Region
- Vietnam, Myanmar and Thailand
- Senior Regional Manager
- Trinh Ngo
- Trinh has worked in the higher education sector since 2007 and has amassed extensive experience in student recruitment, business development, branding and marketing. Prior to being a UWA representative, she was the Education Marketing Manager for the British Council in Vietnam and has held various managerial roles with Study Group Vietnam and the South East Asia region, working with Study Group’s institution partners in Australia, UK, US and Canada. As UWA’s Senior Regional Manager for Vietnam, Myanmar and Thailand, Trinh represents UWA in these countries to lead the implementation of strategy regarding student recruitment, business development of the agent network and branding for UWA's reputation. Trinh is based in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
- Phone:
- +84(0)938 600 909
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Chat:
- Start a chat with Trinh
- Region
- Vietnam
- Regional Coordinator
- Van Tran
- Van has worked in higher education for more than four years with varied roles in stakeholder relationships, events, enquiry management and student advising. Prior to this, she attended RMIT Vietnam where she graduated with a Bachelor of Business (Management) with a minor in Economics and Finance. During her degree she took a six-month exchange program to Melbourne and also took part in a two-month internship. She has a love of travelling and learning about different people, cultures and business practices. Van is based in Hanoi, Vietnam.
- Phone:
- +83 834 600 495
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Region
- Cambodia
- International Relationships Manager
- Mary Richardson
- With vast experience across both domestic and international recruitment, Mary has worked in the higher education sector since 1995, previously holding roles as the Director of Studies and Pathway Coordinator at AUIS and the Business Development Manager at Murdoch Institute of Technology. Joining UWA in 2016, Mary initially managed the University’s global team of Regional Managers before narrowing her focus to the South East Asia region. She currently oversees UWA's student recruitment initiatives and stakeholder relationships in Cambodia. Mary is based in Perth, Western Australia.
- Phone:
- +61 437 575 828
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Region
- Indonesia and The Philippines
- Senior Regional Manager
- Ima Dewi
- Ima has worked in the higher education industry since 2013. Having lived, studied and worked in Perth, Western Australia for more than seven years, Ima uses these valuable experiences to provide Indonesian and Filipino students with insight into both UWA and Perth. Her central aim is to help students choose the right study options and achieve their goals, as well as to build connections between UWA students. Ima is based in Jakarta, Indonesia
- Phone:
- +6281 2987 88809
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Chat:
- Start a chat with Ima
- Region
- Indonesia and The Philippines
- Regional Manager
- Christian Mandalie
- Christian has worked in the education industry since 2013. Starting his career as an education agent in Indonesia has made him passionate about international education and helping students to reach their dreams of studying overseas. Prior to joining UWA, he was a Recruitment Manager for UWA College and helped develop the pathway market to UWA in Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore. Christian uses his extensive networks and experience to assist future students from Indonesia and the Philippines to choose the right study options and build lasting connections. Christian is based in Surabaya, Indonesia.
- Phone:
- +6281 3877 84949
- Email:
- [email protected]
- North Asia (excluding China)
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- Region
- Hong Kong and Macau (SAR), Taiwan, Japan and South Korea
- International Relationships Manager
- Alison Chan
- Alison graduated from UWA in 2006 after completing her degree in psychology. Since then she has worked as a careers adviser assisting people in their career and employment journeys for government-funded community organisations in both Australia and Scotland. Her passion for helping people achieve their career goals led her to UWA, where her first role was as part of the domestic recruitment team, advising prospective students on which courses would lead to their preferred career. She has now been at UWA for over 10 years and currently manages UWA's student recruitment strategy and operations in North Asia (excluding China). Alison is based in Perth, Western Australia.
- Phone:
- +61 417 015 294
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Region
- Hong Kong (SAR) and Macau (SAR)
- Senior Regional Manager
- Gervais Yam
- Gervais' career so far has spanned multiple countries, including China, Australia and Singapore. With a bachelor's degree in marketing and a Master of Business Administration, he has worked in the higher education sector for over eight years with expertise in business strategy, brand and marketing and stakeholder management. As a Senior Regional Manager at UWA, Gervais currently oversees UWA's student recruitment operations in Singapore, Malaysia, Brunei, Hong Kong (SAR) and Macau (SAR). Gervais is based in Singapore.
- Phone:
- +65 8332 8599
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Central Asia, Europe and the Middle East (including Pakistan)
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- International Relationships Manager
- Hope Baylis
- Hope studied Film & TV and Marketing in Perth before undertaking an exchange program in Toronto, Canada. After graduating she worked abroad in Japan as an English teacher before returning to Perth. With a passion for international education, Hope joined UWA’s student exchange team working with both inbound and outbound mobility programs. For the past six years, Hope has worked in the Future Students department at UWA, working across the North Asia market and most recently as the International Relationships Manager for the Middle East, Europe, and Central Asia markets. Hope is based in Perth, Western Australia.
- Phone:
- +61 409 504 731
- Email:
- [email protected]
- The Americas
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- International Relationships Manager
- Ruth Kastrati
- Ruth has worked in the higher education sector since 2003 and brings extensive experience in student recruitment (international and domestic), high school engagement, marketing, events and admissions. She has worked across four universities in both the United Kingdom and Australia, previously managing the markets of China and South Asia. Ruth currently oversees UWA's student recruitment initiatives and stakeholder relationships in North and Latin America, including Brazil. Ruth is based in Perth, Western Australia.
- Phone:
- +61 419 136 379
- Email:
- [email protected]
- New Zealand and the Pacific Islands
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- International Relationships Manager
- Mary Richardson
- With vast experience across both domestic and international recruitment, Mary has worked in the higher education sector since 1995, previously holding roles as the Director of Studies and Pathway Coordinator at AUIS and the Business Development Manager at Murdoch Institute of Technology. Joining UWA in 2016, Mary initially managed the University’s global team of Regional Managers before narrowing her focus to the Southeast Asia region. She currently oversees UWA's student recruitment initiatives and stakeholder relationships in New Zealand and the Pacific Islands. Mary is based in Perth, Western Australia.
- Phone:
- +61 437 575 828
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Africa
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- International Relationships Manager
- Mary Richardson
- With vast experience across both domestic and international recruitment, Mary has worked in the higher education sector since 1995, previously holding roles as the Director of Studies and Pathway Coordinator at AUIS and the Business Development Manager at Murdoch Institute of Technology. Joining UWA in 2016, Mary initially managed the University’s global team of Regional Managers before narrowing her focus to the Southeast Asia region. She currently oversees UWA's student recruitment initiatives and stakeholder relationships in Africa. Mary is based in Perth, Western Australia.
- Phone:
- +61 437 575 828
- Email:
- [email protected]
- South Asia
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- Regional Head South Asia
- Rutwik Pungliya
- As the Region Head, South Asia, Rutwik has worked to market UWA’s course offerings in the South Asia region for the last seven years. His remit includes student recruitment, research and development collaborations, articulation agreements, and establishing partnerships within the higher education and private sectors in the region. Rutwik holds a Master of Business Administration from UWA. He is an accredited Professional Electronics Engineer in Australia and a lifetime member of the Graduate Management Association at the UWA Business School. Rutwik is based in Pune, India.
- Phone:
- +91 90962 77773
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Regional Manager, South Asia
- Roshan KJM
- Roshan has been employed in the international education sector for over ten years. Prior to this, he represented Singapore-based universities where he handled direct and school partnerships in South Asia. Roshan also has experience with Australian universities, managing recruitment and partnership portfolios in countries such as India, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh. He has travelled extensively across Australia, South Asia and Southeast Asia and is passionate about helping students achieve their higher education goals. He holds a Master of Business Administration from the UK. Roshan is based in Chennai, India.
- Phone:
- +91 98840 02562
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Regional Manager, South Asia
- Arushi Madan
- Arushi is an Economics major from the University of Delhi with over three years’ experience in the international higher education space. She has previously worked at St Mary's University, Twickenham London and possesses highly developed skills in supporting prospective students and school counsellors, as well as a strong background in agent communications, compliance and quality control management. Arushi is based in New Delhi, India.
- Phone:
- +91 8800 803504
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Chat:
- Start a chat with Arushi
- Regional Manager, South Asia
- Maria Husain
- A graduate of the University of Delhi, Maria has worked in higher education for more than ten years in roles focused on promoting Australia as a study destination. She has visited Sydney, Melbourne and Perth on various study tours and brings strong experience and passion to her role as a Regional Manager for UWA when advising students to choose the right study path. Maria is based in New Delhi, India.
- Phone:
- +91 9599 177746
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Regional Manager, South Asia
- Sashirekha Mathiyarasan
- Possessing a strong passion for counselling and interacting with students, Sashirekha (or Sashi as she prefers to be known) brings 14 years' experience to her position as a Regional Manager within the South Asia team. With a postgraduate degree in Commerce specialising in Human Resource Management, Sashi is keen to further develop her career with UWA and expand her geographic experience in the role. Sashi is based in Bengaluru, India.
- Phone:
- +9190355 14770
- Email:
- [email protected]
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